Martin Perry, director New Monks Farm Development Limited

Martin Perry, director of New Monks Farm Development Limited, a subsidiary of Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club, said after the meeting: “I’m obviously delighted that Adur council have supported our application.

“The application was about jobs, it was about homes, it was also about safeguarding the future of Shoreham Airport.

“It’s a win for Lancing, it’s a win for Adur and it’s a win for the greater Brighton community.”